Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

6:00 pm Weather Report
Date: 16th October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.
Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 8 mph or 13 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:
At Hewanorra Airport: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 151.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 203.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am Sunset tomorrow: 5:43 pm

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near
10 mph or 17 km/h, becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:42 pm…High at 1:28 am.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 8:09 pm…High at 2:35 am.
Seas: Slight with waves 2 to 4 feet or 0.6 to 1.2 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Occasionally cloudy skies with some scattered showers over the Leeward islands.
Elsewhere, fair to partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate southeasterly to easterly winds will continue around the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles on Monday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

12:00 noon Weather Report

Date: 16^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 12 mph or

19 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: Nil.     At GFL Charles Airport: 1.3 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.3 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 203.5 mm.

Sunset today: 5:43 pm           Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the southeast and east near 12 mph or 19 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 1:31 pm…Low at 6:42 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 2:38 pm…Low at 8:09 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 2 to 5 feet or 0.6 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to partly cloudy skies with a few showers over the central and southern Windward Islands. Further north, occasionally cloudy with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate southeasterly winds will continue around the Lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles from early Monday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 16^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Avlon Charlery

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 10 mph or

17 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.   

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.3 mm.      

Sunset today: 5:43 pm                 Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 9 mph or 15 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy skies with a few showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:54 am… High at 1:31 pm

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 8:21 am… High at 2:38 pm

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate southeasterly winds will continue around the lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 14 mph or 22 km/h. This wave is expected to begin affecting the Lesser Antilles by Wednesday.

Another tropical wave located over the eastern Tropical Atlantic is moving westward at about 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Tropical cyclone formation is not expected over the Tropical Atlantic during the next five days.

Date: 15^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 32°C or 90°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south-southeast at 10 mph or 17 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 0.4 mm.    At GFL Charles Airport: 2.0 mm.     

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 151.3 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 203.5 mm.   

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.        Sunset tomorrow: 5:43 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east-southeast and southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h, becoming lighter at times.

Weather: Fair skies, occasionally becoming cloudy with a few scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:28 am…Low at 6:54 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:04 pm…High at 01:35 am.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 6 feet or 0.9 to 1.8 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and  a chance of isolated thunderstorms, over the northern Windward and Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Light to moderate southeasterly winds will continue around the lesser Antilles during the next 24 hours.

A trough system in the vicinity of the northern Lesser Antilles, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over these islands, during the forecast period.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

12:00 noon Weather Report
Date: 15th October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy.
Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the south southeast at
14 mph or 22 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: 7.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 0.7 mm.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 151.3 mm. At GFL Charles Airport: 202.2 mm.

Sunset today: 5:44 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from the southeast near 15 mph or 24 km/h,
becoming lighter at times.
Weather: Fair skies, becoming cloudy at times with a few scattered showers.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:54 pm…Low at 5:37 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: High at 02:01 pm…Low at 7:04 pm.
Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy skies, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers and
possibly isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Further south, fair to occasionally cloudy skies with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Light to moderate southeasterly winds will continue across the lesser Antilles during the forecast period.

A trough system located just west of the Leeward Islands will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over these islands, during the forecast period.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report

Date: 15^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Vigil Saltibus

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.9 mm               

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 150.9 mm             

Sunset today: 5:44 pm.     Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Weather: Fair skies, becoming occasionally cloudy with a few light to moderate  showers and a slight chance of isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: Low at 6:08 am…High at 12:54 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   Low at 7:35 am…High at 02:01 pm.

Seas: Slight to moderate with waves 3 to 5 feet or 0.9 to 1.5 metres.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy at times with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the northern Windward and Leeward Islands.  Further south, fair skies occasionally becoming cloudy with a few showers and a low chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Lingering moisture and instability in the wake of a tropical wave over the Lesser Antilles will continue to produce a few cloudy periods with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central and southern Windward Islands during the next 24 hours.

A trough system located just west of the Leeward Islands will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over these islands, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next couple of days.

Two other tropical waves located over the central and eastern Tropical Atlantic are moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Forecaster: Lemuel O’Shaughnessy

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east-southeast at 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 6.9 mm     At GFL Charles Airport: trace.            

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 150.9 mm   At GFL Charles Airport: 201.5 mm.             

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.       Sunset tomorrow: 5:44 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Weather: Partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some light to moderate showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to continue exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 11:13 pm…Low at 6:08 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 12:20 am…Low at 7:35 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with some scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moisture and instability associated with a trough system located just west of the Leeward Islands will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms over these islands, during the forecast period.

A weak tropical wave located just east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to cause some cloudy periods with showers and possibly isolated thunderstorms mainly over the central Windward Islands and areas further south during the next 24 hours.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 20 mph or 31 km/h.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next couple of days.

Date: 14^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Maclean Jn Baptiste

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is cloudy and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is partly cloudy and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 31°C or 88°F.

Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the southeast at 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 8:00 am today:

At Hewanorra Airport: nil. At GFL Charles Airport: nil.              

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 144.0 mm.  At GFL Charles Airport: 201.5 mm.             

Sunset today: 5:44 pm.          Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from the east-southeast near 14 mph or 22 km/h.

Weather: partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some light to moderate showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to continue exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at present…Low at 4:16 pm.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:   High at 01:13 pm…Low at 5:43 pm.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and a chance of isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward Islands. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the extreme northern portion of our region, will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and possibly thunderstorms over these areas, during the forecast period.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region, during the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave located just to the east of the Lesser Antilles, is expected to affect mainly the Windward Islands and areas further south from late today into Friday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

6:00 am Weather Report
Date: 14th October, 2021
Forecaster: E. Francis

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.
Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 27°C or 81°F.
Last night’s minimum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 27°C or 81°F.
Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 13 mph or 20 km/h.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 am today:
At Hewanorra Airport: trace.
Total rainfall for the month of October so far:
At Hewanorra Airport: 144.0 mm.

Sunset today: 5:44 pm. Sunrise tomorrow: 5:55 am.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS
Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast
near 15 mph or 24 km/h.
Weather: Fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times, with a few scattered showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to continue exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA
Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 12:06 pm…Low at 4:16 pm.
Tides for Vieux Fort Bay: Low at 06:36 am…High at 1:13 pm.
Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 4 to 7 feet or 1.2 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES
Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy, with scattered showers and isolated thunder-storms over the Leeward Islands and extreme southern portion of the Lesser Antilles. Elsewhere, fair and hazy, becoming cloudy at times with some scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK
Moist and unstable conditions over the extreme northern and extreme southern portions of the region will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over these areas during the forecast period.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave located just to the east of the Lesser Antilles is expected to affect the region from this afternoon into Friday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.

Date: 13^th October, 2021

Forecaster: Webster Gajadhar

Present weather at Hewanorra Airport is fair and hazy.

Present weather at GFL Charles Airport is fair and hazy.

Present temperature at Hewanorra Airport is 29°C or 84°F.

Today’s maximum temperature at Hewanorra Airport was 31°C or 88°F.

Wind at Hewanorra Airport is blowing from the east at 17 mph or 28 mph.

Rainfall in the 24-hour period that ended at 2:00 pm today:

At Hewanorra Airport: 10.4 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 7.4 mm.

Total rainfall for the month of October so far:

At Hewanorra Airport: 144.0 mm.       At GFL Charles Airport: 201.5 mm.

Sunrise tomorrow: 5:54 am.            Sunset tomorrow: 5:44 pm.

FORECAST FOR SAINT LUCIA VALID FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS

Winds will be blowing from between the east and east-southeast near 17 mph or 28 km/h.

Weather: Fair to partly cloudy and hazy, with a few showers.

Persons with respiratory ailments and dust allergies are advised to continue to exercise caution.

MARINE FORECAST FOR SEAS IN A 25 MILE OR 40 KM RADIUS FROM SAINT LUCIA

Tides for Castries Harbour: High at 9:41 pm…Low at 5:09 am.

Tides for Vieux Fort Bay:  High at 10:48 pm…Low at 6:36 am.

Seas: Moderate to locally rough with waves and northeasterly swells 5 to 7 feet or 1.5 to 2.1 metres.

Small craft operators and sea bathers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and above normal seas.

FORECAST FOR THE LESSER ANTILLES

Partly cloudy to cloudy and hazy with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms over the Leeward and extreme southern Windward Islands. Over the northern and central Windwards, fair to partly cloudy and hazy with a few scattered showers.

TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK

Moist and unstable conditions over the northern and extreme southern portions of the region will continue to cause cloudiness, showers and isolated thunderstorms over these areas during the forecast period.

Saharan dust will continue to cause a reduction in visibility and air quality over the Eastern Caribbean region during the next couple of days.

A weak tropical wave located over the western Tropical Atlantic is moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h and is expected to affect the region from late tomorrow into Friday.

Another tropical wave located over the central Tropical Atlantic is also moving westward near 15 mph or 24 km/h.